# How would you consider this career decision? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [August 4, 2012, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-consider-this-career-decision/630447 "2012-08-04T19:12:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![One\_And\_Only\_Wanderers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/838e76/32.png) [@One\_And\_Only\_Wanderers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/One_And_Only_Wanderers)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2012, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-consider-this-career-decision/630447/1 "2012-08-04T19:12:54Z")
I have been in my current job for many years, but the firm I work for has been taken over and we are currently in a transitional period. The possibilities where I am are are 1. redundant after transition (approx 6 months to a year) redundancy would be about a years take home 2. role is designated to be part of a section of the business being sold on 3. have long term role with the new organisation, based at a different location which would introduce a commute to my day (don’t have one now) I have an alternative however, I have received a job offer for 10% more than I receive currently with an achievable realistic chance for 10% bonus on top of that. The commute would be comparable with option 3. I am undecided whether to jump to the new job or wait around until the situation clarifies. If it wasnt for the prospect of the large redundancy I would be inclined to take the new role. This role is paying 20% more than other available jobs in my region in the same industry. What would you consider when making this choice? I am thinking a definite extra 10% (possibly 20% if bonus is achieved) in the hand is worth a _potential_ windfall in the bush. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2012, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-consider-this-career-decision/630447/2 "2012-08-04T20:39:42Z")
Moved from MPSIMS to our advice forum, IMHO. ---
**Author:** ![RadicalPi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/radicalpi/32/9806_2.png) [@RadicalPi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RadicalPi)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2012, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-consider-this-career-decision/630447/3 "2012-08-04T20:44:03Z")
Take the new job. I understand about the money, but this way will be much less stressful. Unless you’re very high in demand, and it won’t be too hard to get another job later. But I would take the new job. ---
**Author:** ![RealityChuck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/realitychuck/32/195_2.png) [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2012, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-consider-this-career-decision/630447/4 "2012-08-04T22:37:11Z")
New job. From what you say, you’ll be better off. ---
**Author:** ![StGermain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stgermain/32/2868_2.png) [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2012, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-consider-this-career-decision/630447/5 "2012-08-05T00:33:14Z")
Take the job. In less than 5 years (presuming regular raises) you’ll have made the redundancy amount in addition to your regular salary, and you won’t have to worry about finding a job after your money runs out. Take the pay raise and save for retirement. Although how long a commute are you talking about? StG ---
**Author:** ![One\_And\_Only\_Wanderers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/838e76/32.png) [@One\_And\_Only\_Wanderers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/One_And_Only_Wanderers)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2012, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-consider-this-career-decision/630447/6 "2012-08-05T05:02:32Z")
> [@StGermain](#): > > Take the job. In less than 5 years (presuming regular raises) you’ll have made the redundancy amount in addition to your regular salary, and you won’t have to worry about finding a job after your money runs out. Take the pay raise and save for retirement. > > Although how long a commute are you talking about? > > StG 25 miles each way, which I estimate equating to approaching £9 per day in my car. This should be offset somewhat by my having to travel to a more remote office 1 day a fortnight which would be claimable at 45pence per mile ---
**Author:** ![One\_And\_Only\_Wanderers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/838e76/32.png) [@One\_And\_Only\_Wanderers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/One_And_Only_Wanderers)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2012, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-consider-this-career-decision/630447/7 "2012-08-07T16:36:38Z")
Have verbally accepted. Waiting on the contract and reference checks before I resign from my current job.